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THE HASTINGS CASE
The orse in which Lam Jook Cain being bobarged with defending Mr Joán Hastings of sum of $34,000 has been made more interesting still by bringing in a ascund defendants named Chow Kwing Una dark in the Led Officer, who la now charged with complicity in the offence, PARA MAKA When the cam wet again called, to-day, Mr B. J. Gedge appeared for Chow Kwing Un Afr Looker for the other defendant while Mr FF B. L. Bowley prosecuted, "[. Mr Gedge said the second defendant wAR [arrosted_last Friday, and he had had no meam of instructing counsel until Monday. When the case came on the previous day Mr Jackson came up and asked for, a mand. His Worship refused the applica- tion and the sponker now asked for s might ramand for a week is order that he Flock into the depositionD
by the decres of 1908? Nons every so far as most peopl The official system is as corrupt ever, the national finances are in mars chaotic state than they were when the Taiping rebellion closed, while the evils of the currency system are byword and a reproach to a nation which has the reputation of producing more astats merchants and traders to the square mile than any other land can boast of. True there has been a plenti
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stream of reform, odiots and decres
issued from Paking since the FEE RECENT came to the headship of the State, but the essential reforms which must precede the calling of a National
parliament have not been started and
we do not see the man among all the crowd of high dignitaries now throng
ing the ways at Peking who has the
pim-Grand Daylight Boxing Con- Meanwhile tests at Bells View Stadium.
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courage, or the ability, or the prascience to begin the work. That is China's great misfortune at the present day. She wants a leader, not a parliament, and she calls apparently in vain. A spirit of unrest and discontent is abroad through out the land which baless turned into other channals will some day had violent expression. For though HONGKONG, TUEday, Finxuany 8, 1910. John Chinaman is the most obedient, patient and long-suffering individual that the world bas seen, there is a limit even to his quiescent forbearance. From time immemorial the mandarinate Should he be goaded into rebellion of China has been jealous of the power against his present abominable system of of the common people. It is therefore government we fear that it will go
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CHEMISTShardly surprising to read that the hard with the present Cynasty in official classes in Faking view with some Peking Happily for the Marchas shing approaching alerim the significant the people whom they so Sly
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We understand that His Finalny Str Frederick Langard, proposes to quite in formally lay the last brick of the Beacon Tunnel at 6 pm, to-morres. There will be re speeches at this interesting function as His Excellency intends to defer the
In the presence of a largo and theroughly representative -gathering of Colonial re-
4RY 8 1910-
KEYS NAVAL FURD-
SIKU SULRANH"GOOD HO
(Renter's Service to the China Mail F
fo Lowoos, February 17
formal opening of the tunnel until the sail-sidents the Hon. Sir Francia Henry May It is enounced #1 Constantinople K.G.M.G., was yesterday afternoon officf-that the Sultan has relinquished one way is complated to the frontier.
ally invested with the insignia, ... DE ... a
SPORTING.
The Calendar.
AFTER THE FLOODS.
FATALITY CAUSED BY HOUSE. COLLAPSE.
Knight Commander of the Order of month's civil list in favour of the St. Michael and St. George, which well national navy funds, which are deserved honour, was conferred upon increasing. him by the King on the posion Wednesday, February 9.
of His Majesty's last birthday, in Tooraatz-Shield Tis, 1st round, Kow-cognition of the recipient's lengthy loon 0.0, 7. H.M.S. Bedford, Hongkong and bonstrable assbeiation with the administrative life of Hongkong. The Ola Ground, & p.m.
happy ceremony was performed in the ball room of Government House by Bin Ex- HONGKONG C.UU. UNITKO SERVICE collency the Governor (Sir F. D. Lugard), A match has been arranged between who himself rejoices in a similar honour, Hongkong and the United Services to be Included in the assembly besides the lead- played on the Club's ground on Thursday and Friday next commencing sach day at 10.30 am. The following will represent is going to be given again and then you Dr. J. Al. Atkinson, Mosers A Mir Godge The ridence will be givant A. Clarion, & DE Elborough, H., R. His Worship Fesc Fdon't think you Making W. Manning, B. E. H. Oliver,
His Worship--E. should not advies you,
make for the depositions at this stage.
Me Gedge Sarely I am aplitled to know what evidence has been given.
His Worship The evidence taken at this stage is not evidence against your client.
CALL STOLS-OXamine, va
are entitled to Kass, the dude any D.
Cricket.
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Sharpin, G. E. Shields. 2. Suthard
(Reuter's Servics to the China Masĩ)
Losos, February, 7 It is reported from Pazia that a
Coral bodies are the woman has been killed, and a girl various Consolay bodies as well as a lig
prinkling of aaral and military oficers, injured in a collapse which cooured boso brilliant uniforms vied with the in a fooded house in a subarb to which beautiful gowns of the ladies present to they had returned.
meste a most effective and striking colour scheme, et
LA VOTE OF, 20,000,000 TRANOS.
Lasous, February 8.
sas already bees given land, W.O. D. Turner and A. H. Young
Bir Gedge-Ton interpore a defendant The march Hongkong C.C.. The Buls,
The event was timed for 5.30 pm, and in the middle of the case and then say I do for Saturday next, has been put of. am not entitled, to ene-the evidence.
KOWLOON U. G. H. M. S. KESTÄ
shortly after that timo Hia- roullency the His Worship Yes.
It is reported from Paris that them To be played on Kowloon Cricket Club Governor, attired in Court dress and. | | afr.Oedge-You are going to recall
ground on Thursday, 10th inst, rommene wearing his numerous war medals and French Cabinet intends to ask Parliam evidence and you say I am not entitled tong at 11 am. The following will play decorations, entered the ball, being sup- ment for a vote of twenty million francs-
for Kowloon -Dr C. Forsyth, Lieut. G. see the evidence already given?
His Worship You
Burbury, Lieut. H. M. Liepmann, Lisut parved on ens side by the Commander to relieve the distress and repair the G. G. Richardson, Mesars J.P. Robinson, in-Chief of the China Station (H. E damage done by the recent floods. W. N. Weaser, D. J. Mackenzie, W. F.Vios Admiral Siz Hedworth Lambton), Brower, W. T. Elson, F. Sutton and A. N. I and on the other by the Ganaral Other.
Mr Godgo-With deference I submit 1 sm. You are not here for the benefit of the Crown. You are here to try the case.
His Worship-If you like to make an application for us to read over the evidence to you I might consider it but I should refuse to give you a copy of the depositions
this stage.
Mr Gedge-I never heard of such a thing.
His WorshipIt is the usual cratom. arship I think sot. Mr Gedge-With deforenes to your
His Worship-The prosecution have access to such papers.
Mr Godge Why should the prosecution be more favoured, than the defence. Justice has to be done between the parties.
His Worship-Yes. I should refuse your application.
Mr Gedge-I think it is very unfair, your Worship Hers is the defendant thrown into the middle of a case and your Worship had intimated that you are going to by them together. I make an applica tion that they be tried separately.
His Worship-That application was made yesterday.
Mr Gedge-You cannot interpose second defendant in the middle of the chat. Mr Bowley-I suggest that the position of affairs is that we started afresh yester any defandant. Ho is net amitiul to know the evidence against another ellent.
Mr Gedge The point in this case is that
Interport Contesta.
Brewer, Moad, Bevington, Morrison, Beattie, May, Hamilton, Goggin, Sweating, Whitmarsh and Lt. Waver.
Officer Commanding the Troops (H. E.. Major General Broadwood), Then follow. ed members of the Councils, both ofizial and unofficial, as well as Col. Chamier, 0. M. G., and Col. Bedford, C. M. G.
ENGLAND REJECTS CHINESE PORK.
- TWO CARGOES TO BE
RE-EXPORTED.
TRAM FOR SWATOW,” Though the idea of sending & tam to play Shanghai at various sports during
(Reuter's Berries to the China Mail) New Year holidays had to be abandoned, Immediately on the appearance of the it has boon found possible to send a cricket party the Buffa band, stationed in the
Lommon, February 8. and soccer team to Swatow. The team grounds, struck up the National Anthem.
Two cargoes of frozen pigs have will probably be as follows:-
After proceeding up the centre of the ball- roem to a raised diss the distinguished arrived in London from China,
The Local Government Board upholda- party awaited the arrival of Sir Henry May, who, likewise in Court dress, soon the view of the Medical Officer of made his appearance, being accompanied Health that a certificats declaring that by two Companions of the Order-the the carcases had been examined at the Hon. Dr Ho Kai and the Hon. Mr Wei place of slaughter was invalid. Tak. Preceding them was Sir Paul Chater, Both cargoes will consequently be [C.M.G, who bore the insignia of the re-exported, probably in the form of
Kaight Commandership, while Capt. P. bacon. Mitchell Taylor, A.D.U., to the Governor, brought up the rear.
The men will leave to-morrow about soon in the Haimon and retorn a daylight on Tuesday 15th.
Football.
SHIELD TIE.
In the match, H.M.S. Bedford T. Kovi loon, to be played to-morrow on the Hongkong Club's ground, the following will represent the Bodford-Schuley; Bradshaw, Knight (spt); · Hannah, Muziky, Fitzgerald Fyza, Smith, O'Neil, Gibbons,
Patey or Robu...
classes, the steady growth in the anisation, no central idea such as day. Aly friend is in the same position of at present, but will be 4 or half past
unification of public epision throughout
inspired the men who made the Meniers possible in Japan. But who is to say that
Excellency the Governor, speaking in Everything being fa readiness, His
my
The time of commencement is uncertain load and distinct tones, addressed the
follows:-It is new Knight as In the "Butav. Royal Marines Match, proud and plassant doty as the Represent 2nd round of the Shield Ties, to be played alive in this Colony of His Moat Gessions on Thursday, 19th at 4p.m. on the Hong- represented by the following:-Bisak Cloko, Raler; Dare. Wren, Cooper: Downs, Brewster, Taylor, Ryan, Barker.
HOME FREIGHTS.
A POSSIBLE SPLIT.
(Reiter's Service to the China Mah.) Lontos, February 4
A new position has arisen in connec
the Empire, and the 'equally steady this condition of things will continue?/the case has been given and I am entitled kong Club's ground, the Buffs will de] Majesty King Edward the Seventh to tion with the Home Conference on
crease in the pressure which provincial The heady wine of the New Learning cities can now bring to benz in the is already begin to ferment, raising the capital when any question affecting
hopes of the
middle classes and pushing
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Visit of Japanese Battleship
Squadron...
to see it,
His Worship-Not against your client.. some one else and you are not a party to it. Mr Bowley-It has been given against
Mr Gedge-Then your Worship is going on with the case now against both defen--
His Worship-Tes
since yesterday to be instructed.
His Worship-I will allow you to reserve Your Cross-examination.
Mr Bowley it might creato a wrong impression, I should like to point out that the second defendant was informed last Friday afternoon that the case would be proceeded with on Monday! Consequently he might bara instructed any solicitor he
liked.
Racing.
deliver to you the Insiguia of Knighthood freights, which have hitherto beca- of that Most Distinguished Order of which uniform among all members of the you are already a Companion. We who Conference. share with you the honour of belonging to Now Halts have raised the freighta that Distinguished Order claim the privi on certain goods, but other liners have lege of being the first to congy tulate you | declined to join in the new MITAN and I know that. I voice the feelings of the mentalnya entire community when I say that wo This possibly indicates a split ameng all rajoute most heartily that the King the member of the Conferences an fit to confer upon you' this kenal honour for the long, devoted and con. spiegously sucosaful services that you have rendered in this Colony (Applause) By His Majesty's command. I said the failow
A very thick der overnight made the course this morning rather bes
Belam it was gah properly light the hooting of the incoming German Bail from Shanghai announced the arrival of the that part, visitors and fookies from Amongst them were:-Mr and Mrs Burkill, Mr and Mrs Fric Moller, Mr and Mrs Barff Mr and Mrs McKen and Mr B, Bing Admonition :-- Kadooris. Mr Chuk Burkili was seen ja the saddle trotting Royal Rose during the morning.
JAPAN'S BURDENSOME
TAXATION.
SUGGESTED ABOLITIONS.
their interests is on the tapis. We men forward into public. life whom.ndants. are, therefore, scarcely surprised to generation ago would never have been Mr Gedge- Although I have only had leave that the petition of certain provin heard of. cial delegates that the proposed Par- liament of China be convoked before the expiry of the term act by the late EATEROR, though respectfully received, has been rejected by the Pasar REGENT. His Highness took the grand, perfectly intelligible in Ching, that the wishes of the dead must be respected, but we honoured by a visit from the First battle Me Gedgo-The Crown have yet another Teams from the Y.M.C.A. and the Ip
ship squadron of the Japanese Navy, now tax days before the sassions and eren stitute of Engineers and Shipbuilders are the King of the United Kingdom of Greas learn from the North China Daily News under Command of Vice-Admiralahould the Crown be in such a hurry to go at the Institute this evening. The best cies, and for the Defence thereof.
then the case might come on Why to meet in a billiard match of 250 points, Britain and Ireland and of ita Dependen have jointly presented to the Diet a speedy and efficacious remedy that a vigorous discussion of the pro- the arduous task during the Russo-Japancao on this month ban
Kamimara, the man'spon whom derolved posals took place oro the Imperial decree war of keeping watch and ward over the His Worship. It has been arranged to
powerful, speedy and alert Russian squairen Proceed to-day. was issued.-Prince Case, it appears, which had its base at Vladivostocic. Vics Mr Godge-Arranged. No arrangement wan candidly opposed to any abort the following vessels dogs with him can be allowed to interfere with justice.
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Mr Godgo-He did not get out of gaol until seven o'clock."
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INSTITUTE.. H.A. Morris V
Capt. Baker
Francis Henry May Recaire the In- signia of a Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George. They shall serve as Evid ence of your great Merit, Virtue and Loyalty, and of your reception into this Most Distinguished Order, to the Honour his Majesty
of God, and for the Service
("Independent News Agency' ■": "Service" to the China Maz.)
Torio, February & The Progressist party and the “Yusin-
His Excellency having placed the collata draft of a bill for abolishing the three round Sir Henry's neck, Mir Paul Chater
stepped forward and said :-I now present objectionable taxes and a scheme for
with a copy of the Statutes of the Most minimizing the land tax- Distinguished Onder of St. Michael and St
The Committee of the United Cham George.
II. T. Richardson ... Fhilipe J. P. Ulderup N. B. F. Raven A. Ritchie Y... M. Bishop J. McCubbin memuku Børlden The new Knight bowed his acknowledge bars of Commerce have passed a BSZA. Course Vintag W. L. Wasserments, and the ceremony, which only resolution defending the Government's Mr Gedge I hope your Worship will Three ties are to be played this evening note my objection to the case being pre-and the remainder to-morrow, 18 cooded with against my client this mora. 18 ∙ing
1900
15,068 18 Shikishim 1897
16,369 a parliament will place the real Saga 1901 13,516 1897 12.87 power in China in the hands of the Bizan
12,904 Sawo......... .....1897 12,674 people. In this opinion he was sup- The Shikishima is commanded by ported by Prince Pu Los and F. E. Captain Yods: the Dikam by Captain
..... 1899
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policy in regard to the new scheme of Tes was afterwardin served on the lawn taxation and they will take the nece the band of the - Buffs supplying munie, Bir Henry was the recipient of congratula steps to enforce this decision. tions from all present.
AFRICA.
NEWS OF THE DAYANAMA On Sunday last the Afth Club Race, was sailed, the course being North Fairway Buoy, starboard, Trocas Rock Busy: A POPULAR REMEDY IN SOUTH The Ref. I. W. Pearce will lectors | starboard, and in. The results of the thres guchi the Hixen by Captain Ishida; TSAI Tex refused to have their views the Suwo by Captain Tanska Vice in the Wesieran Church to-morrow (Wed classes were
HANDICAP: 1 Collen; 2 Corinne; 2 Czarassed. Two officials only, EE Admiral Kamimurs has for chief of nesday) at B. p.m. on "Farmyard Fabbles." statt Rear Admiral Nomaguchi, while TSAL TAC and HE. Yo Lara, could the second in command of the squadron,
Hayward Han:-1 White Rose;
GARL-1 Dorothy: 2 Toinette: 3
The Hon 0. F. Mills, the succomful,
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THE KOREAN TAX BIOTS.
be said to express approval of the who Rios his peunxnt on the Sagami, is Unionist at Uxbridgo, is the "baby" Sirius; 3'Marjuris, Joan. Necisfaction. Morum Bros“ general mér. delegates' request, but they were carefulAll the vessels, which arrive on Saturday, HL. P. is the new Parliament. He is only Next Sunday' the"fifth Club race for 'chanía of Tirkautud, Cape Calony; 'make) Yoganphou Koren, bis watserot::: boom-
Rear Admiral Yatsahirov, ki g
have cut deep knotches in Naval history. - 23 years of age.
to ranke reservations. H.E. N. Toso | The Mikasa was Admiral Togo's flagship
roughness of the skin. and E.E. TA H-13, on the other hand, boldly took up their position on the fence and announced thair in tantion to side with the majority.
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through the war, and then by the irony of Tomorrow, Ash Wednesday, there will fate. Then all the barbour, she essas or be no disine Service at St. Joseph's Church she sank in Sasaho resalt of the spontaneous explosion of the am as simenaced on Sunday. There will be munition in one of her magazines. Her a general service at the R. O. Cathedral at raising was one of the great achievements | »
7.50 3.0.
of the sispanaso Admirsity. The Bhikte geratu shime dia soma, capital work in the hipeki
a
· (Bester's Service to thể China Math.).
TOKYO, February 8. The uprising of s,mob who protested gainst the new tax on public markets, which occurred in the vicinity of Motor Boats will he kald over & cores from the following statement Chamberlain's |
subdued the Club House to Lysmoen Reacon and preparations have alandy demand all the audia, Corinthian II sad Mercury have niways keep a stack of these medicines on
Troope, and gendammes: have been bsok. Katie I Corinthia, Jean, Tarras, year round and continue to be popular. We dispatched to put down the mob. entered. Mrs Milevy han presented a cup hand, For sale by all chemists and store-
The town of New Wichon for the winner of this race.
being patrolled by gendarmes.
HELLY. C.
In the matter of the erection of of Port Arthur. The Bagani,~Iwami, Edhe mnadal meeting of the Ae Provented by the owners of the racing
Parliamentary institutions Chins would
Hizan snd Sawo ware, captured from the Memorial Hospital was held at 5 p.m. Bussinns being previously the Perseriet, this afternoon report of the proceed. Orel, Retvizan and Fobiads respectively ings will appear in cortana to moLLUN.. torpedoed outside Port Arthur, at the opening of the war but was repaired, and
The Retvizan, it may be here recalled, was n
A handicap race for cruisers will pro bably be held on February 27th for a príza
Poble: course, Clab House, round Lamma Laland, post, finish Police Plar, Kowloon, PRENAGLA
Maxim Gun, Shooting..
do well to hasten slowly. It is only a few months since the Provincial Assemblies
The next big bates of American came into active being and their pro- though asily handicapp, fought on tourists to visit Hongkong number 780 gallantly, ultimately sharing the general coedinga gays evidence that in many KByte of the aquadron, still remaining to khey arrive on the Cleveland on March 15ment of Hongkong, shooting took place
if we read the famous degree of Septam
Formosa on the 10th; it will” arrive here.
about or shortly afternoon on the 12th
On Saturday the HEVC has for the trophy presented for Maxim. Gün Shooting by Major-General Ciascoigne when he was Officer "Administrating the Govern-
at the Tai Hang range, with the following
No. 3 On (Caph Armstrong).
2. No. 406, (lout Santt),
China still has much to learn as to the Bestia at the fall of Port Arthur and leave on March 18. Vinita te Canton faties and powers of elective asumblies manta Las been arranged daring this
An" elaborate programme of entertain-| are being arranged. VICTORIA CINEMATOGRAPH. Fides, the duration of Proconos, Squadron may let the trace Learing There were 533 European and 2521 FRECHER HALL OF THE COLONY,
Chinese Tisitors to the City Ball Tabray In the evening of that day a zsoeption in
Ed 280 Europono sa 2.431 Chinese her 1, 1906, nright is dependent pon honour of Vice Admiral Baron Kataimors tors to the Aluseum during the week (Comer of Pottinger Streek).
Be official system being reformed, the and bir
bald the City ending the 66 February Hall by Mr Docial Fanaten and the Emanosa 7-15 to 'Vand'
members of Nippon Cluleyžta which -*- the ; leading rokkdentar - of "Hoogkong
Das: Väor Road, Char
0.15 to 12,15 P.M.
ZO-NIGHT ORDINARY SUCCESS 21
sbested and selesai Artistas
3. No. 2 C. (Capt Lammert)
Infantry (Osp Wool).
5. No. 100. (Capt. Nicholasoj
The last named company, although doing excellent shooting, were handicappot quite our of the cute petition." through" Incle Chinaman andad from the Cantonumbers, firing one gun against three and have been invited. As intertalmant, uni boat last night and engaged a odolie, to four of the other companies.com purely Japannes lines is being seranged, carry his large basket to his destination In Un the 2ákh the distinguished visitors line
Rod Just the coolle bad
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restored to s slate of equilibrium and the currency purified of its present
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